If this trade does go though, it is quite ironic. If I'm correct, I believe the Suns traded the draft pick that turned out to be Deng 3 years ago. Now they want him.

I think at the moment, Gasol is a better overall offensive player than Amare. Maybe even defensively too because he has more size. However, I'm not sure if he'll be effective in the suns up-tempo style.

Without Marion there floor spacing and defense are going to change. There isnt anyone in the league that can fill in for what Marion does for the Suns. The rebounding, the finishing ability, the defense, and the floor spacing and the versatility.

Without Marion there floor spacing and defense are going to change. There isnt anyone in the league that can fill in for what Marion does for the Suns. The rebounding, the finishing ability, the defense, and the floor spacing and the versatility.

No I agree that Marion is a very versitle player and D'Antoni would have to atler there offensive game plan a lil but I can see this team still being a very up temp team.

Iam not convinced he will become sharper and better next year. Those operations to both knees last year are not going to disapear. Mabey he is still bothered by his knees and management will want to unload him while he is hot. Just an idea, I personally think he will be great for some time to come.

Actually I hear Amare and his entourage are a headache to deal with behind the scenes.